Phoenix, AZ Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

Phoenix construction noise is now governed primarily by Arizona state law, which preempts local restriction. Senate Bill 1182 (signed by the Governor on May 13, 2025) added A.R.S. section 9-500.52, providing that a municipality 'may not enact or enforce any noise ordinance, rule or regulation that prohibits any general construction activities between May 1 and October 15 of each year between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each business day and between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on Saturday if the construction work is being performed pursuant to a validly issued building permit.' The statute also requires the city to 'allow concrete to be poured at least one hour before the time that general construction activities are regularly scheduled to begin.' A parallel statute, A.R.S. section 11-269.30, imposes the same rule on counties. The City of Phoenix's Planning and Development Department confirms it 'will respond to after-hours noise complaints for construction being done outside the days and hours specified above,' and that for work with a valid permit, 'legal summer construction hours cannot be restricted under this new law.' Phoenix issues Extended Construction Work Hours permits for work beyond these windows. Outside the May 1-October 15 summer season, the city's historic Chapter 23 construction-hours framework (generally 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) continues to apply.